Thursday, May 1, 2014
Contemporary cabinet fever
Over the last few years, designers have seen a resurgence in Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets. Their clean, straight lines offer a sense of elegance and classic modern style that will always have a place in home decor.
Economy has an effect on style
One of the reasons for the resurgence is the recession. The styles that we like and the colors that we use are influenced by many factors and the economy is just one of them. Typically, when money gets tight, we go towards more traditional things. This last recession was interesting because “traditional” took on a new meaning. “What grandma had” was sixties modern, a big influence in Contemporary design. People seemed to crave the clean lines and simplicity, instead of the more ornate styles that typically dominate traditional design.
Style that never quits.
There are many reasons to like Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets. First of all the clean lines are appealing and create a very open, modern feeling. With many kitchens being open to other rooms now, it gives more versatility and looks allows the contemporary kitchen cabinets to blend with the cleaner lines that we are seeing in family room/living room furniture as well.
It also creates more opportunity to make the other elements of the kitchen to stand out, such as having really unique hardware or if you are working with high end appliances, you can show them off as well. Contemporary Kitchen cabinets are a great way to play with the geometry of your kitchen design and create something that is more individual and unique.
On the practical side, Contemporary Kitchen cabinets are much easier to clean than traditional cabinets because they don’t have all the nooks and crannies that traditional kitchen cabinets have where grease, dirt and liquids can settle.
Resale value
Longevity is another bonus in Contemporary kitchen cabinets. The main elements have already been around for over 60 years, they aren’t going anywhere. So while they are trendy right now, if you do it right, it’s a look that can last a long time and you don’t have to worry about it looking dated when you get ready to resell.
When it’s time to build your dream kitchen, there are many options and I recommend talking with a designer to help you get through the quagmire of choices. One option to consider is Contemporary kitchen cabinets and see if they are a match for you. They can create a wonderful, open, clean space for you to enjoy for many years to come.
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